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tanker95 02-14-2019 02:54 PM

Alpine Air Updated
 
Alpine Air is looking for pilots at our Billings, Denver, and Sioux Falls bases. Billings based pilots can expect a 4-5 day work week with the opportunity for extra days. Home every night schedule with a typical day logging 3-4 hours. Alpine does not require new hire BE99 Captains to sign a training contract. All aircraft have Garmin 500 series GPS or better.

Alpine is excited to announce a guaranteed interview with Omni Air International based on a few prerequisites:
• Pilots must upgrade to the B1900 and reach 1200 hours in type
• If the pilot works toward becoming a Training Captain or Check Airman in either airframe, this number will be reduced to 800 hours in type

Preferred qualifications include:

B1900 Flight Time:
1200 Total
100 Multi

BE99 Flight Time:
1100 Total
Must have ME, instrument, and commercial ratings

BE99 First Officer:
900 Total
Must have ME rating

This position is a Full-Time position. First year pilots can typically expect to earn between $55,000-$60,000 per year for BE99 Captains, while B1900 Captains can expect $70,000-$80,000 utilizing compensation programs like rate per route, per diem, annual retention bonus, etc. Compensation is based on a 5 day work week so you will be paid for 5 days even if working only 4 days. Benefits include: Generous Paid Time Off, ten (10) paid holidays per year, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with employer contribution are available immediately upon employment.

Please feel free to PM me with any questions or email a resume to [email protected]

TeamSasquatch 02-16-2019 03:56 AM

The Omni interview sounds like a nice add on. I talked to CD a couple years ago about working at Alpine. I ended up taking a job closer to home, but sound like the kind of Chief Pilot you’d want to work for. I think that no contract in the 99 is crucial too. Ameriflight has one for the FO’s that come in. Does alpine have one for them? Personally I think you shouldn’t. But, be extremely selective in who you bring in as an FO. Helps to avoid getting someone who’s just trying to build flightime for the regional and not upgrade at the company.

FmrPropCapt 02-17-2019 11:01 AM

Is Alpine flying the D model now? Any idea who many they are supposed to get? Rumors of larger aircraft? Thanks!

TeamSasquatch 02-17-2019 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by FmrPropCapt (Post 2765824)
Is Alpine flying the D model now? Any idea who many they are supposed to get? Rumors of larger aircraft? Thanks!

I know they have one 1900D for sure. Not sure about anymore? Something about getting it certified for cargo I think?

tanker95 02-17-2019 07:42 PM

Yes we have two D models now. Have an STC to convert more into cargo configuration and bids are in on more D models. I think we are shooting for st least 6 more but that’ll take time of course.

smc2020 02-18-2019 05:55 AM

Is an ATP required to transition into the 1900?

Any bases offer a rotational schedule or are they all 5 days/2 off?

250kt Final 02-18-2019 07:15 AM


Originally Posted by smc2020 (Post 2766141)
Is an ATP required to transition into the 1900?

Any bases offer a rotational schedule or are they all 5 days/2 off?

ATP not required but you will be held to ATP PTS standards on the checkride.

Their Sioux Falls base offers an awesome rotational schedule. 2 weeks on 2 weeks off essentially. One of the weeks is reserve (fly if they need you) and the other week is a paid week off. The work weeks are standard freight days gone all day.

DreFlyer 02-18-2019 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by 250kt Final (Post 2766197)
ATP not required but you will be held to ATP PTS standards on the checkride.

Their Sioux Falls base offers an awesome rotational schedule. 2 weeks on 2 weeks off essentially. One of the weeks is reserve (fly if they need you) and the other week is a paid week off. The work weeks are standard freight days gone all day.

Good info! Do you know if they have any outstation-based (gone all night) routes?

TeamSasquatch 02-18-2019 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by DreFlyer (Post 2766305)
Good info! Do you know if they have any outstation-based (gone all night) routes?

Someone with current info will chime in I’m guessing. But, when I talked with them 2.0 years ago, they had a option to live in Billings, and layover during the day. Or, live in the outstation and layover in Billings at night. I think all the bases operate this way (?DEN SLC FSD BIL?) Sounded like some guys lived in Billings, some lived out and about. Not sure if there is a route map?

FmrPropCapt 02-18-2019 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by tanker95 (Post 2766016)
Yes we have two D models now. Have an STC to convert more into cargo configuration and bids are in on more D models. I think we are shooting for st least 6 more but that’ll take time of course.

Is the plan to eventually transition fully to the D model? Larger aircraft in the long term outlook?

250kt Final 02-18-2019 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by DreFlyer (Post 2766305)
Good info! Do you know if they have any outstation-based (gone all night) routes?

Not in Sioux Falls but they have some in Billings, Denver, SLC. Not up to speed on any base ops but I do remember Helena, Butte, Missoula were the only outstation bases in Montana.

TeamSasquatch 02-19-2019 08:10 AM


Originally Posted by 250kt Final (Post 2766365)
Not in Sioux Falls but they have some in Billings, Denver, SLC. Not up to speed on any base ops but I do remember Helena, Butte, Missoula were the only outstation bases in Montana.

Looking on Flight Aware, I see flights from BIL to: GPI MSO GTF HLN BZN BTM MLS SDY OLF COD and GCC.

I’m not sure what stays the day and what stays the night though.

250kt Final 02-19-2019 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by TeamSasquatch (Post 2766812)
Looking on Flight Aware, I see flights from BIL to: GPI MSO GTF HLN BZN BTM MLS SDY OLF COD and GCC.

I’m not sure what stays the day and what stays the night though.

They must have made some changes. COD and GCC were former Key Lime routes Alpine took over and they were Denver based. Looks like they switched to Billings base. OLF is only an early morning postal route. Another company takes UPS there though. MLS continues with two more stops and the pilot spends the day in SDY. Not a bad route and Alpine pays more on top of your standard 99 salary on that route due to three stops there and back. GTF continues onto Cut Bank and is Billings based home every night. BZN is also Billings based and a popular route don’t expect to get it. Routes are awarded to the most senior pilot who wants them. By far the most popular route is or was a postal flight out of Billings by 9 pm home by midnight. Their most senior guy holds that at 24 yrs seniority and counting last time I looked. Not sure if that still happens as the post office has been making cut backs.

New Guy 007 02-19-2019 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by 250kt Final (Post 2766982)
They must have made some changes. COD and GCC were former Key Lime routes Alpine took over and they were Denver based. Looks like they switched to Billings base. OLF is only an early morning postal route. Another company takes UPS there though. MLS continues with two more stops and the pilot spends the day in SDY. Not a bad route and Alpine pays more on top of your standard 99 salary on that route due to three stops there and back. GTF continues onto Cut Bank and is Billings based home every night. BZN is also Billings based and a popular route don’t expect to get it. Routes are awarded to the most senior pilot who wants them. By far the most popular route is or was a postal flight out of Billings by 9 pm home by midnight. Their most senior guy holds that at 24 yrs seniority and counting last time I looked. Not sure if that still happens as the post office has been making cut backs.

Just curious, anyone know if the pilots still load and unload their airplanes, a while back that was the norm?

smc2020 02-20-2019 02:38 AM


Originally Posted by New Guy 007 (Post 2767165)
Just curious, anyone know if the pilots still load and unload their airplanes, a while back that was the norm?

I don't believe they do, nor does Ameriflight.

New Guy 007 02-20-2019 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by smc2020 (Post 2767260)
I don't believe they do, nor does Ameriflight.

Thanks for the info, another quick question or two if you have a minute or two. Flown this kind of flying before, with the ups routes they were one leg out, one leg back, checked the website looks like that still for some bases, also not interested in the 99, are there bases that are 1900 only? Appreciate any replies you can find time to answer.

TeamSasquatch 02-20-2019 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by New Guy 007 (Post 2767682)
Thanks for the info, another quick question or two if you have a minute or two. Flown this kind of flying before, with the ups routes they were one leg out, one leg back, checked the website looks like that still for some bases, also not interested in the 99, are there bases that are 1900 only? Appreciate any replies you can find time to answer.

I think they would want you be dual qualified (99 and 1900). The OP did list 1900 mins as 1200hrs. This tells me it’s a quick upgrade. I think the fleet is 75% 1900C/D. How much time do you have? Location?

tanker95 02-20-2019 04:45 PM

Holy smokes...lots of questions to answer. Sorry guys! As of right now we are trying to acquire as many D models as possible. We don’t have plans for bigger aircraft as far as I know. The 1900 does the job very well. We do have some outstation based routes. HLN, BTM, MSO are but they are very senior so wouldn’t count on them for a bit. COD and GCC are now BIL routes. The postal routes go out early morning hours and return in the evening. UPS is all day time and basically all flights are one leg out one leg back except MLS GDV SDY. Pilots will help with loading a little bit but mostly rampers take care of all that due to liability reasons. They don’t want pilots lifting boxes if they have rampers to do it. You will be handing boxes out to a driver but that’s fairly easy work. Everyone starts in the 99 unless you have lots of 1900 time. Even then you’ll need to be dual qualified. I’d say 80% of the routes are 1900 anyways so it’s unlikely you’ll fly the 99 much after getting typed. Upgrades are quick. Inside of 6 months and sometimes even inside of 3 months. If you have 1900 time there’s a chance you’ll go to type school right after indoc. Phew!! I think I answered it all. Let me know if there are anymore questions! Thanks

New Guy 007 02-20-2019 07:29 PM


Originally Posted by tanker95 (Post 2767719)
Holy smokes...lots of questions to answer. Sorry guys! As of right now we are trying to acquire as many D models as possible. We don’t have plans for bigger aircraft as far as I know. The 1900 does the job very well. We do have some outstation based routes. HLN, BTM, MSO are but they are very senior so wouldn’t count on them for a bit. COD and GCC are now BIL routes. The postal routes go out early morning hours and return in the evening. UPS is all day time and basically all flights are one leg out one leg back except MLS GDV SDY. Pilots will help with loading a little bit but mostly rampers take care of all that due to liability reasons. They don’t want pilots lifting boxes if they have rampers to do it. You will be handing boxes out to a driver but that’s fairly easy work. Everyone starts in the 99 unless you have lots of 1900 time. Even then you’ll need to be dual qualified. I’d say 80% of the routes are 1900 anyways so it’s unlikely you’ll fly the 99 much after getting typed. Upgrades are quick. Inside of 6 months and sometimes even inside of 3 months. If you have 1900 time there’s a chance you’ll go to type school right after indoc. Phew!! I think I answered it all. Let me know if there are anymore questions! Thanks

Good evening tanker95, just sent you a PM.

smc2020 02-21-2019 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by New Guy 007 (Post 2767682)
Thanks for the info, another quick question or two if you have a minute or two. Flown this kind of flying before, with the ups routes they were one leg out, one leg back, checked the website looks like that still for some bases, also not interested in the 99, are there bases that are 1900 only? Appreciate any replies you can find time to answer.

I chatted with one of their pilots on another forum...started in the 99 and transitioned to the 1900 in about 3-4 months.

skydreamer2015 02-21-2019 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by smc2020 (Post 2768121)
I chatted with one of their pilots on another forum...started in the 99 and transitioned to the 1900 in about 3-4 months.

Off topic, but what other forum? I’m always look for new aviation forums. Thanks!

smc2020 02-22-2019 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by skydreamer2015 (Post 2768148)
Off topic, but what other forum? I’m always look for new aviation forums. Thanks!

I believe it was jetcareers.......

smc2020 03-08-2019 01:13 AM


Originally Posted by 250kt Final (Post 2766197)
ATP not required but you will be held to ATP PTS standards on the checkride.

Their Sioux Falls base offers an awesome rotational schedule. 2 weeks on 2 weeks off essentially. One of the weeks is reserve (fly if they need you) and the other week is a paid week off. The work weeks are standard freight days gone all day.

Silly question...if Alpine (and other 135 feeders) run a 3/1 or 2/2 schedule, who covers the remaining pilot's "off" week(s)?

Too bad SLC/DEN/BIL don't run a 3/1.....I'd be definitely interested and probably stick to it somewhat long term.

TeamSasquatch 03-09-2019 12:51 PM


Originally Posted by smc2020 (Post 2777459)
Silly question...if Alpine (and other 135 feeders) run a 3/1 or 2/2 schedule, who covers the remaining pilot's "off" week(s)?

Too bad SLC/DEN/BIL don't run a 3/1.....I'd be definitely interested and probably stick to it somewhat long term.

Usually a good size pilot pool at larger operators. Needs to be that way to cover vacation, type school, random days off, people on various schedules and such. If you are looking for a 2/2 3/1 type schedule, might still talk to them. These types of places are not “one way, and it’s our way”. If you can offer something that fits the company needs, they would probably be interested in you. In general, I’d say they need you more than you need them.

Jimisawesome 03-11-2019 01:33 AM

Thanks for some of this useful info! Question. I've heard that alpine aircraft do not use autopilots and it's all handflying. True?

TeamSasquatch 03-11-2019 06:46 AM


Originally Posted by Jimisawesome (Post 2779669)
Thanks for some of this useful info! Question. I've heard that alpine aircraft do not use autopilots and it's all handflying. True?

My understanding is none of the 99 have them. Only a couple 1900’s do. Overall, it’s not really a big deal. Legs are short, flying the same routes over and over reduces the workload big time. Having WAAS gps helps too (I think they are 530W or 750 equipped)

MacrossJet 03-27-2019 03:34 AM

Does Alpine hire SIC's into the right seat of the 99? If so what're the mins?

TeamSasquatch 03-27-2019 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by MacrossJet (Post 2790852)
Does Alpine hire SIC's into the right seat of the 99? If so what're the mins?

I do believe they do. Probably close to 1,000tt would be my guess. Just finishing you up to fly left seat. Similar to Ameriflight.

ESQ702 03-30-2019 04:55 PM

Man, I wish they had jumpseat/CASS privileges...I need to keep the family in Vegas while I'm working on my TT, but would happily commute up to SLC to work for them...

TeamSasquatch 03-31-2019 05:45 AM


Originally Posted by ESQ702 (Post 2793293)
Man, I wish they had jumpseat/CASS privileges...I need to keep the family in Vegas while I'm working on my TT, but would happily commute up to SLC to work for them...

I think they have home based stuff similar to Ameriflight. You might talk with them about flying in SLC. The drive isn’t bad and they might throw more money your way instead of getting a rental car. Might be able to work out a 7/7 or 14/14 type schedule. Might get sent to other bases for you tour too.

hav3atps 03-31-2019 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by ESQ702 (Post 2793293)
Man, I wish they had jumpseat/CASS privileges...I need to keep the family in Vegas while I'm working on my TT, but would happily commute up to SLC to work for them...

It seems like there were a couple of sic offerings out of LAS the last couple weeks. Not sure what your time is but LAS is a meca for flying opportunities. Just throwing out there....

MacrossJet 03-31-2019 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by hav3atps (Post 2793542)
It seems like there were a couple of sic offerings out of LAS the last couple weeks. Not sure what your time is but LAS is a meca for flying opportunities. Just throwing out there....

Specifically what kind of flying opportunities, with what companies?

ESQ702 04-04-2019 09:37 PM


Originally Posted by MacrossJet (Post 2793620)
Specifically what kind of flying opportunities, with what companies?

^^^ this...I’m all ears re: details

TeamSasquatch 04-11-2019 01:42 PM

https://www.alpine-air.com/superfreighter


This looks interesting. Do any other operators fly 1900D with cargo config? Looks like it’s not much behind the EMB120? Two 1900D will hold more bulk than one 120.... still only have to come up with 2 pilots. More MX cost I’d think? Looks like they are selling conversions too?

el_duderino 06-22-2019 05:32 AM

Saw a banner hanging at Alpine in Provo yesterday that they're looking to hire for BE99 PIC & FO and B1900. Not sure how new it is, but the job postings online are only a few days old.


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